Data and Statistics
Data and Statistics
What Data and Statistics do the NCSE publish?
The NCSE (National Council for Special Education) publishes detailed information on resource allocations to schools across Ireland to support students with special educational needs. These allocations include:
– Special Education Teacher (SET) Hours – Allocated based on school profiles and student needs.
– Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Posts – Assigned to support students requiring additional care.
– Special Class Provision – Listings of special classes in mainstream and special schools.
– In-School Therapy Supports – Data on therapy interventions provided within schools.
– Exceptional Review Applications – Summaries of schools requesting additional SET support.
Data and Statistics
SET Hours, Special Class Teachers and SNA Allocations
The SET Hours, Special Class Teachers and SNA Allocations webpage provides comprehensive data on how Special Education Teaching (SET) hours, Special Class Teachers and Special Needs Assistant (SNA) posts are allocated to schools.
Find information on allocations for the current year and also previous years.
Data and Statistics
Lists of Mainstream Schools with Special Classes
Each year the NCSE publishes a list of Mainstream Primary and Post-primary Schools that have Special Classes. View the lists at the links in the table below.
Data and Statistics
NCSE’s Open Data Portal
The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has officially launched its new Open Data Portal, a centralised platform designed to enhance access to data related to special education in Ireland. This innovative resource marks a significant step forward in promoting transparency, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making to support students with additional needs.
Accessible at https://opendata.ncse.ie, the portal enables the NCSE to structure and share its data more widely, ensuring greater accessibility and reuse across the education sector. By making key datasets publicly available, the platform aims to improve educational outcomes and foster a deeper understanding of the needs and supports required by students with disabilities.
